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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.01, 3,376.84 and 789.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.01, 3,376.84 and 789.90 is: 1,184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.01 : 3,376.84 = 789.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.01/3,376.84 = 789.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.01x = 3,376.84 × 789.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.01x = 2,667,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,365.92/2,251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.97

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